[ansel12]

“That was true for the post WWII thru Vietnam eras.”

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That is nonsense too, the Guard and Reserves still had to attend the regular process to become whatever their title was, fighter pilots were fighter pilots and Airborne Ranger LRRPs were still Airborne Ranger LRRPs.

[ExSoldier]

You misunderstood me, I didn't say they weren't required to get the specialty training for their branch or associated schools, just that since WWII thru to Vietnam, the guard and reserves were rarely called to combat. It was considered safe haven. Well, relatively safe. That's why Dan Quayle's guard service during Vietnam brought down so much fire from the msm. Same for GWB. It wasn't until Desert Storm and then post Sept 11th that the guard and reserve took on extended combat tours.